Hurricane stalling has become common over the past half-century, and their average forward speed has also slowed.

Hurricane stalling has become common over the past half-century, and their average forward speed has also slowed.

New risk models show nearly twice as many properties are at risk from a 100-year flood today than the government's flood maps indicate.

Hurricane stalling has become common over the past half-century, and their average forward speed has also slowed.

It's not just about the hurricane. How high a storm surge gets and how far it reaches also has a lot to do with the land.

It's not just about the hurricane. How high a storm surge gets and how far it reaches also has a lot to do with the land.

Some rainstorms drench you in a second, while others drop rain in a nice peaceful drizzle. A meteorologist explains how rainstorms can be so different.

Efforts to engineer Britain's rivers over the past 75 years have only made flooding worse.

Thousands of dams across the US are aging and overdue for maintenance. Taking them down can revive rivers, restore fish runs and create new opportunities for tourism and outdoor activities.

A new study suggests raising dykes along a third of Europe's coastline, but there are more cost-effective options.